The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers Union (MELPWU) has called off its strike.

Members have, however, been asked to resume work fully on Tuesday June 25, 2024.

At a news conference, the General Secretary of MELPWU, Dr Cephas Akortor said, the strike is on hold for now.

“The leadership of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers Union take immediate steps to call off the strike having reviewed the above directive by the National Labour Commission at the National Executive Council and other stakeholders meeting held between last night and this morning.

Our labour consultant in attendance, we have resolved to put on hold the ongoing industrial action and further advise all members of the Union to return to work at their various places of work by Monday the 24 of June 2024 to put their workplace in readiness for full operation on Tuesday the 25th of June 2024,” he announced.

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It would be recalled that members of MELPWU embarked on the strike action to press home their demand for better conditions of service.